Facebook Liberation Army FAQ

A Facebook Farewell Party is an event to raise public awareness about the problems with today's social media status quo. There is an increasing criticism of Facebook and how it handles the privacy and personal data of its users. Instead of using the incredible growth of its unique platform for pro-social causes, Facebook concerns itself with chipping away privacy and replacing it with ad revenue.

On June 23rd, 2015, the first Facebook Farewell Party took place in the municipal theater in Amsterdam. The evening programme included talks from Aral Balkan (UK, founder and head designer of Ind.ie), Hans Schnitzler (philosopher, writer, and former columnist for the Volkskrant), and Marleen Stikker (director and co-founder of Waag Society). Between the lectures, there were several performance pieces laced with witty, biting commentary from the municipal theatre's actors.

After the main programme, there was a large party (complete with DJ and drinks) and side shows with DIY activities where guests got hands-on experience with protecting their online privacy. Those in attendance learned how to encrypt their information and build networks within networks to obscure their identity.

Want to join the fun? Throw your own party! And be sure to tell us all about it.

The short answer is: No. The long answer is: No, of course not! FLA's goal is to make Facebook (and other networks like it) a better place for user privacy. And there are ways you can fight for your privacy rights within the network. See our directives and instructions for more information about hiding on Facebook.

A group of Facebook users founded the Facebook Liberation Army to release users from its increasingly problematic grasp. Instead of using the growth of its unique platform for pro-social causes, Facebook concerns itself with chipping away personal privacy and selling its users' data. The Facebook Liberation Army loves our social network and believes we can do better!

The Facebook Liberation Army has three divisions: the Hidden (those who provide a safe existence on Facebook), the Rebels (those who commit to an active resistance to Facebook), and the Refugees (those seeking refuge outside Facebook). There is, obviously, no hierarchy within the social network army—only strength and crushing power. The Facebook Liberation Army wants you!

Start with enthusiasm, and then read this: How to Throw A Facebook Farewell Party. Remember that you can (and should) have fun with this! It's a serious topic, but the tone can be slightly "cheeky." It is a party, after all.